Butter chicken (or murgh makhani) is part of Indian cuisine, popular in countries all over the world.This rich, buttery, creamy chicken is perfect for parties and family gatherings.
Ingredients:For Marination:
- Boneless Chicken
- 1/4 cup Yoghurt
- 1tbsp Ginger and garlic paste
- 1tbsp Lemon juice
- 1/4tsp Turmeric powder
- 1tbsp Red chilly powder
- 1/2tsp Garam masala Powder
- For Gravy:
- 1tbsp Butter
- Onion-2
- Tomato-2
- 1tsp Ginger and garlic paste
- 1tsp Chilly powder
- Almond/Cashew nut-a handful (soaked in water for 15 minutes)
- Cardamom-2
- Cloves-2
- Cinnamon-1stick
- Pepper corns-1tsp
- Coriander leaves (chopped)
- 1/2tsp Sugar
- 2tbsp Fresh cream
- Marinate chicken with turmeric powder, chilly powder, garam masala, yoghurt ,ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice and salt.Keep it aside for an hour.
- Heat 1tbsp butter in a pan and saute onions unil translucent.Add ginger garlic paste and saute well another 2 minutes.Add chilly powder and fry for a minute.Now add tomatoes and saute until tomatoes turn soft.Add almonds /cashew nuts and remove from heat.Cool completely and grind it into a smooth paste.
- Heat 1 tbsp butter in a pan or pressure cooker and fry cardamom ,cloves,cinnamon and pepper powder.Add ground paste,3/4 cup water,sugar and salt.
- When it starts boiling add marinated chicken and coriander leaves.
- Cover and cook on medium heat or pressure cook for one whistle,until desired consistency is reached.
- Switch off the flame and finally add fresh cream.Mix well
- Garnish with fresh cream and coriander leaves.
- Serve with chapathi,rice,parathas,or naan.